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Senior Analyst – Global Quantitative Research

Senior Analyst – Global Quantitative Research

CompanyIntercontinental Exchange
LocationAtlanta, GA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • PhD or MSc in Physics, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or a relevant scientific field
  • Strong mathematical knowledge of financial derivatives pricing and risk management models
  • Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills with solid knowledge of statistics, particularly time series analysis
  • Strong C++ and Python required
  • Capable of working under pressure within a diverse team to accommodate tight deadlines
  • Great attention to detail with ability to work independently and also as part of a team
  • Capable to articulate complex concepts to senior management on a regular basis

Responsibilities

  • Drive clearing house margin, stress and collateral management models R&D
  • Define business requirements and specifications for model upgrades and enhancements
  • Perform risk analysis and develop risk solutions for new products across all asset classes
  • Model specific risks such as concentration charges and wrong way risk
  • Contribute strongly to ‘hands-on’ and ad-hoc requests for development and solutions in time-critical situations
  • Document and present risk models and risk reports for clearing members, regulators, risk committees and boards
  • Interact with risk departments to provide support for existing clearing house quantitative models
  • Interact with technology groups for production implementation design

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of work experience in quantitative finance fields from financial institutions, with proven record designing or implementing quantitative finance models preferred